Accounting Manager

~ Sun Chlorella USA is based in Torrance, CA and is a distributor of high-quality chlorella products. Our company believes in making a positive difference in the health of people all over the world . . . and making this difference starts with the commitment of a dedicated team of employees! ~

Sun Chlorella USA manufactures and sells the world's premier chlorella and eleuthero supplements. Our mission centers around helping more people enjoy happiness through good health. 

As part of our ongoing effort to achieve excellence, Sun Chlorella invests heavily in research, education, product improvement, quality manufacturing, employee development and customer service.

Our Sun Chlorella supplement is made from chlorella pyrenoidosa, a nutritionally superior species of chlorella, a freshwater single-celled green algae. 

Position Overview 

Sun Chlorella is seeking an Accounting Manager to work in Torrance California. This position works Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 

Responsibilities 

Essential Accounting Duties: 

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Reconciles bank accounts and general ledger accounts. Performs month-end closing functions.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Oversees and manages maintenance of fixed asset records by coordinating with other divisions; trains accounting staff on proper fixed assets recordkeeping and maintenance.
• Assists with company's annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes and makes recommendations to Executive Officer Committee regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Assists with annual audits.
• Compiles information for quarterly sales tax returns as needed, and assists with corporate income tax and other regulatory filing.
• Oversees the weekly and monthly inventory process, which involves coordinating with Shipping Division and accounting staff on the proper data entry, tracking and analysis of inventory. Responsible also for overseeing the returns process which can directly or indirectly affect inventory.
• Acts as back-up for processing daily cash receipts, check imaging of deposits, manual check processing and recording.
• Modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures. 

Essential Managing Duties: 

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff members (includes Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable groups).
• Functions as a positive leader and helps to create and maintain a positive work climate that promotes and fosters motivated, productive, and self-directed staff. Applies good management and people skills to provide the necessary discipline, direction, and controls for smooth and efficient division operations.
• Actively participates in performance management, performance review and evaluation, hiring and termination, issuing of disciplinary notices, training, and other management processes and carries out management responsibilities in accordance to company policies, regulations and local, state, and federal employment law.
• Attends and actively participates in regular meetings, events, and trainings for the management team.
• Generates various audit reports to ensure accuracy within the Accounting Division.
• Monitors order and production status, and establishes priorities and sequences for the Accounting Division. Prepares department schedules and coordinates activities to ensure production and quality according to workloads and priorities.
• Prepares annual department budget and periodic forecasting proposals and makes recommendations to the Executive Officer Committee regarding division's activities, operations, and expenses. Also prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on the performance of the division for submission to Executive Officers.
• Serves as the division's leader, advocate, and liaises with other departments on behalf of the division - interfacing with other managers, supervisors, and staff members from other departments as necessary.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion. 

Qualifications  

Ideal Candidates possess or meet the following criteria: 

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related degree and 5+ years relevant accounting experience.
• Must have in-depth GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) knowledge and is able to proficiently apply GAAP in all accounting areas of work.
• Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and ability to demonstrate these skills at all times, especially in creating, monitoring and analyzing reports - requires extreme attention to detail.
• Must have excellent computer skills and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, as well as Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must be proficient in working with accounting systems/software, such as Ecometry, and must also be a quick learner, able to adapt to changing processes and technologies.
• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Possesses strong ability to manage time, and ability to manage schedules, workloads, and priorities of oneself and other staff members reporting directly to him/her.
• Must be able to read, understand, write, and compile financial reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals..
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Must be able to work under little or general supervision - has strong initiative, and conducts quality checks of all work produced.
• Must possess strong ability to manage a diverse team of staff members with varying degrees of knowledge, skill, and experience.
• Possesses managerial discretion and judgment, and relies on experience and knowledge to accomplish goals. 

To Apply 

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